Regenera Leadership Team

Leadership Built on
Real-World Execution

Experienced operators across agriculture, program development, and large-scale project execution. Every initiative is grounded in real-world execution, not theory.

Combined leadership experience across agricultural programs, partnerships, research initiatives, and community development — representing the collective career history of the Regenera team.

Executive Leadership Overview

Built by Practitioners. Guided by Experience

Deep operational expertise across every dimension of agricultural leadership.

20+

Years Ag Operations

Deep operational expertise across farming systems, supply chains, and infrastructure.

Public

Program Experience

Experience navigating agricultural programs, policy, and multi-stakeholder initiatives.

National

Partnership Dev

Extensive network spanning government, universities, industry, and communities.

R&D

Research & Validation

Science-based approach with field trials, peer review, and verification.

Systems

Infrastructure

Large-scale program design, logistics, and operational systems development.

Community

Development

Programs strengthening rural communities through education, conservation, and growth.

Regenera Leadership Team

The People Behind the Mission

Meet the leaders driving agricultural innovation and community impact across America.

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Featured

Brian Hess

Founder & Strategic Lead

Strategic operator with 20+ years of experience in agricultural systems, partnerships, and large-scale infrastructure development. Leads Regenera's partnership strategy, system design, and execution — bridging concept, funding, and real-world implementation.

Agricultural Ops Grant Systems Regulatory Partnership Strategy
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Operations

Brent Jex

Operations & Strategic Development

Extensive experience in operations leadership and execution strategy. Oversees operational structure, execution planning, and large-scale project coordination at Regenera.

Operations Mgmt Strategic Planning Crisis Mgmt Budget Oversight
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Operations

Gordon Potter

Agricultural & Program Development Advisor

Specializes in agricultural systems integration and program development, with experience supporting diverse agricultural initiatives. Aligns agricultural operations with structured programs.

Agricultural Systems Program Development Project Coordination Partner Alignment
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Leadership

Nikki Pino

Veterans Advocacy Specialist

Focuses on program coordination, stakeholder alignment, and community integration. Bridges agricultural initiatives with broader support systems, ensuring long-term engagement and operational continuity.

Veterans Advocacy Program Coordination Community Outreach Partnership Support
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Exec Admin

Laís Hess

Executive Administrator

Plays a central role in Regenera's operational execution, supporting leadership across administrative systems, coordination, and day-to-day performance. Oversees administrative functions that support hiring, team coordination, and operational consistency.

Executive Admin Ops Coordination Org Management Workflow Systems
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Advisory

Steven Denelsbeck

Corporate Strategy Advisor

Global business leader known for converting relationships into enduring mission partnerships. Specializes in architecting data-informed growth strategies that align customer demand signals with enterprise capabilities.

Enterprise Strategy Corporate Strategy Data-Driven Growth Strategic Partnerships
Legal

Russell Skousen

Corporate Counsel

Russell Skousen serves as Corporate Counsel for Regenera, providing legal guidance as the company develops its operations, partnerships, programs, and long-term strategy. He supports corporate governance, contract review, compliance, risk management, and other legal matters that help protect Regenera and strengthen its foundation for responsible growth.

Corporate Governance Legal Strategy Contracts & Compliance Risk Management Strategic Advisory
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Relationships

Marco Monteblanco

Client Relationship Executive

With a background in organizational leadership, public service, nonprofit management, and strategic consulting, Marco builds trusted relationships across producers, agricultural partners, and conservation organizations — bridging soil health, resource stewardship, and practical agricultural solutions.

Organizational Leadership Strategic Planning Ag Partnerships Stakeholder Engagement Resource Stewardship Long-Term Resilience
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Operations

Maria Catherine Rose Hernandez

Operations & Strategic Support Coordinator

Maria supports Regenera's operations, communications, project coordination, and organizational systems. Her focus is helping transform strategic initiatives into structured execution while supporting the partnerships and processes that drive long-term growth.

Strategic Operations Project Coordination Partner Comms Process Development Marketing Support Org Systems
Our Expertise

A Multidisciplinary Leadership Team

Expertise spanning every dimension of agricultural innovation and community impact.

REGENERA

Agriculture

Public Programs

Education

Research

Partnerships

Conservation

Economic Dev

Operations

Areas of Expertise

Depth Across Agriculture

Comprehensive expertise spanning every critical dimension of modern agricultural systems.

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Agricultural Operations

Farm-scale expertise from field to market

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Soil Health

Regenerative practices that restore soil vitality

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Conservation

Protecting natural resources for future generations

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Food Systems

Strengthening supply chains from farm to table

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Public Partnerships

Bridging government, industry, and communities

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Research Validation

Science-driven field trials and verification

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Education

Building the next generation of agricultural leaders

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Economic Development

Creating prosperity in rural communities

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Leadership Philosophy

How We Lead

Our approach is grounded in five core principles that guide every decision we make and every action we take.

Boots-On-The-Ground Execution

Leaders in the field, on-site, and hands-on with every project.

Science-Based Decisions

Data-driven approaches validated by rigorous research.

Long-Term Sustainability

Building systems that regenerate for generations to come.

Community Impact

Measurable outcomes that strengthen local communities.

Public-Private Collaboration

Bridging government, industry, and academia for greater impact.

Strategic Partnerships

Working Across Sectors

Our leadership network spans government, academia, industry, and community organizations — creating impact that no single entity could achieve alone.

Public Programs

Multi-stakeholder agricultural initiatives

Policy Programs Grants

Universities

Land-grant universities & research programs

Research Extension Education

Research Institutions

Independent research organizations

Trials Validation Data

Conservation Orgs

National & regional groups

Land Water Wildlife

Community Programs

Local development organizations

Rural Youth Outreach

Private Industry

AgTech, equipment & supply chain

AgTech Supply Markets
In the Field

Leadership in Action

Our leaders don't just direct from the office — they're in the field, on-site, and hands-on.

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Site Visits

On-the-ground producer consultations

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Farm Ops

Precision agriculture in practice

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Conservation

Community restoration projects

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Research

Field trials and data collection

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Validation

Scientific field verification

Impact by the Numbers

Leadership That Produces Results

Measurable outcomes from decades of dedicated agricultural leadership.

Combined leadership experience across agricultural programs, research initiatives, conservation efforts, and educational outreach — representing the collective career contributions of the Regenera team.

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Partner With Experienced
Agricultural Leaders

Work alongside a leadership team dedicated to advancing agriculture, conservation, education, and community development.